BSc Audio Engineering
About this course
BSc in Audio Engineering, an engineering degree focused on the technical and practical aspects of sound production, hardware design, and electronic systems. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Circuit Design, Embedded Systems, Signal Processing, Microelectronics, Control Systems, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme culminates in a substantial independent project investigating an audio engineering topic. Year 1 introduces foundational mathematical and technical principles through compulsory modules such as Mathematics 1, Embedded Systems, Audio Mixing I, Sound Recording and Production 1, Fundamentals of Electric Circuits, and Signals and Communications. Year 2 develops these technical capabilities further with compulsory studies in Embedded Systems 2, Mathematics, Instrument and Installation Design, Signals and Control, and Electronics and Circuits, alongside optional modules like Sound Recording and Production 2, Live Production Systems, Sound Design for Screen, and Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. The final year comprises core instruction in Digital Audio Effects alongside the Audio Engineering Project, while optional choices include Sound Recording and Production 3, Auditory Perception, Control Systems Engineering, Work-based Learning, Audio Post Production, Advanced Electronics, and Music in Culture.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB including Mathematics and at least one from Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Digital Technology, Electronics, Further Mathematics, ICT [not Applied ICT], Physics, Software Systems Development, Technology and Design or Double Award Life & Health Sciences. IB: 33 points overall, including 6,5,5 at Higher Level, including Mathematics and a relevant Science
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What students say
Based on about 33 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 78%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 78%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 70 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 92%
- Left higher education: 8%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 64%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 7%
- Information Technology Professionals: 6%
- Elementary occupations: 3%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 3%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Who gets in
Based on about 75 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 92%
- Other HE qualification: 8%
Modules
- Mathematics 1
- Embedded Systems
- Audio Mixing I
- Sound Recording and Production 1
- Fundamentals of Electric Circuits
- Signals and Communications
- Embedded Systems 2
- Mathematics
- Instrument and Installation Design
- Signals and Control
- Electronics and Circuits
- Sound Recording and Production 2
- Live Production Systems
- Sound Design for Screen
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Audio Engineering Project
- Digital Audio Effects
- Sound Recording and Production 3
- Auditory Perception
- Control Systems Engineering
- Work-based Learning
- Audio Post Production
- Advanced Electronics
- Music in Culture
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Audio Engineering at Queen's University Belfast earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £22,000 and £30,000. The £25,000 median after fifteen months is £2,000 less than the UK median for Technology (other).
What do graduates of BSc Audio Engineering at Queen's University Belfast do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Audio Engineering at Queen's University Belfast?
78% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Audio Engineering at Queen's University Belfast?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 33 points in the IB. The average entrant had 153 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Audio Engineering at Queen's University Belfast?
92% of students continued into their second year, and 8% left higher education.